Racist Crimes

Crimes that are committed because of a person's race, color or national origin are hate crimes, and include being deprived of civil rights through intimidation, threats, coercion or violence. Racist crimes and racist violence are discussed in Suite 101 Racist Crimes.

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Latest articles in Racist Crimes

How Social Media Played A Huge Role in The Trayvon Martin Case

George Zimmerman allegedly murdered teen Trayvon Martin on Feb 27th. No justice was served. With the help of social media, Zimmerman will now face a jury.

Apr 12, 2012 – India Lindsey

A Lynching in Post-Racial America: The Death of Trayvon Martin

The Trayvon Martin killing underscores the complexity of racism in the "post-racial" age.

Mar 28, 2012 – Keith Darling-Brekhus

The Lost Boys of Sudan, the Holocaust, and the Plight of Refugees

The third day of the 2011 Human Rights Film Festival in Winnipeg, Manitoba, featured the film On Our Watch, followed by personal stories of survival.

Mar 25, 2011 – Susan Huebert

Will There be Racial Violence Leading up to 2012 Election

Are we set up for an outbreak of racial violence in the run up to the 2012 Presidential election?

Jan 3, 2011 – Danny Pollard

James Baldwin - The Cross of Redemption

A review of the uncollected writings of James Baldwin in the book "The Cross of Redemption"